How far is Gloucester from Reading?

Gloucester and Reading are 99 km (62 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gloucester to Reading?

Buses departing from Gloucester Bus Station in Gloucester will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

Bus Gloucester to Reading from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gloucester to Reading on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	5h 20m	3:50pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:21 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gloucester to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

99 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $54	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $278	Average Duration1h 21m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $22	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11349 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $25

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Where are the popular stops in Gloucester and Reading?

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gloucester to Reading by bus

How far is Gloucester from Reading?
Gloucester and Reading are 99 km (62 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gloucester to Reading?
Buses departing from Gloucester Bus Station in Gloucester will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$27

11-16

$27

Today

$23

11-18

$23

11-19

No data

11-20

$20

11-21

No data

11-22

No data

The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Reading was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gloucester to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $27 for a bus ticket from Gloucester to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-20.